Pasta primavera is a classic Italian dish that features fresh, vibrant vegetables tossed with cooked pasta and a light, creamy sauce. The dish is often served as a main course or as a side dish, and it is a popular choice for vegetarians and vegans. This article will provide you with a recipe for a delicious pasta primavera dish that is made with a light pink cream sauce. The sauce is made with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a variety of herbs and spices. The vegetables that are used in this dish include broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers.
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PASTA PRIMAVERA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook for 1 minute. Then add the broccoli; cook for another minute. Add the red peppers; cook 1 minute more. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
- To the skillet, add the butter and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil; allow to heat up. Add the mushrooms, zucchini and squash, and cook until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and add them to the other vegetables. Set aside.
- For the sauce: Add the garlic and onions to the skillet, and cook until starting to turn translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Next, pour in the chicken broth and wine; stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen all the flavorful bits. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until reduced by about half. Stir in the cream and Parmesan, and allow the cheese to melt. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked vegetables to the sauce, along with the peas and basil; stir to combine. If the sauce needs a little more liquid, splash in a small amount of broth. Place the cooked pasta in a large serving bowl and pour all the contents of the skillet over the pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with extra basil, and serve with extra Parmesan.
PASTA PRIMAVERA
Giada De Laurentiis' Pasta Primavera recipe, from Everyday Italian on Food Network, is bursting with roasted vegetables and Parmesan.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- On a large heavy baking sheet, toss all of the vegetables with the oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs to coat. Transfer half of the vegetable mixture to another heavy large baking sheet and arrange evenly over the baking sheets. Bake until the carrots are tender and the vegetables begin to brown, stirring after the first 10 minutes, about 20 minutes total.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Toss the pasta with the vegetable mixtures in a large bowl to combine. Toss with the cherry tomatoes and enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve immediately.
CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA
When I think of springtime, asparagus comes to mind. This pasta dish is a wonderful blend of tender, crisp, colorful vegetables and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the cheese, cream and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PASTA PRIMAVERA IN LIGHT PINK CREAM SAUCE
Delicious roasted vegetables and bow tie pasta in a pink sauce. Serve with fresh grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Provided by Jcd317
Categories Italian Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Mix carrots, broccoli, onion, zucchini, and yellow squash in a large bowl; drizzle with olive oil. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss to evenly coat vegetables. Spread coated vegetables on 2 baking sheets.
- Roast vegetables in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir and continue roasting until tender, about 10 more minutes.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes; drain and return farfalle to pot.
- Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir garlic in the melted butter until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Pour chicken stock into garlic mixture; bring to a boil. Add light cream; reduce heat and simmer. Stir tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese into sauce.
- Combine sauce, roasted vegetables, and cherry tomatoes with farfalle; toss well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 307.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
PASTA PRIMAVERA IN LIGHT PINK CREAM SAUCE
Delicious roasted vegetables and bow tie pasta in a pink sauce. Serve with fresh grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Provided by Jcd317
Categories Italian Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Mix carrots, broccoli, onion, zucchini, and yellow squash in a large bowl; drizzle with olive oil. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss to evenly coat vegetables. Spread coated vegetables on 2 baking sheets.
- Roast vegetables in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir and continue roasting until tender, about 10 more minutes.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes; drain and return farfalle to pot.
- Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir garlic in the melted butter until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Pour chicken stock into garlic mixture; bring to a boil. Add light cream; reduce heat and simmer. Stir tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese into sauce.
- Combine sauce, roasted vegetables, and cherry tomatoes with farfalle; toss well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 307.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
LIGHT PASTA PRIMAVERA
The sauce on this is not a thick alfredo-type sauce, so don't expect that. It is a light sauce with a touch of garlic. My experience is that by adding the broth, I can reduce the amount of butter in the dish by quite a lot, while still maintaining a very moist and flavorful taste. If you are inclined, you can add some diced cooked chicken or some shrimp along with the pasta in Step 7.
Provided by MsBindy
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Prepare vegetables; julienne cut the carrots, chop broccoli, snow peas, asparagus. Whichever vegetables you like will work wonderfully in this dish.
- Steam the vegetables for a about 5 minutes.
- In a very large skillet (or even a wok), saute the mushrooms and garlic in the butter for about 4 minutes.
- Add the steamed vegetables to the sauteed mushrooms.
- Add the broth, lemon juice, sugar, pepper flakes, basil, and salt and pepper to the skillet and toss for a minute or two.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta, incorporate with the vegetables.
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will give your pasta primavera the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a bit of a bite to them.
- Use a light hand with the cream sauce. You don't want to overpower the flavors of the vegetables.
- Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices as needed.
- Serve the pasta primavera immediately. It's best when it's fresh and hot.
Conclusion:
Pasta primavera is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a light and healthy meal. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, it's sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give pasta primavera a try. You won't be disappointed!
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